An Old Spice lawsuit accuses manufacturer Procter & Gamble of ignoring hundreds or thousands of reports of deodorant rash associated with some of its products.
The litigation started with an Old Spice lawsuit filed in a federal court in Ohio by plaintiff Rodney Colley of Virginia, who is seeking to represent a class of Old Spice consumers who experienced similar reactions to the deodorant products.
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Colley claims that after only a few uses of Old Spice deodorant, he developed “severe rashes, burning and discomfort” that caused him to immediately stop using the product. Photographs of Colley included with his Old Spice lawsuit show a clearly visible dark discoloration underneath his arms.
Colley says he’s not the only one who’s come down with this condition. He believes that “hundreds, if not thousands” of Old Spice customers have been affected by these burns.
He cites complaints lodged by numerous consumers in online forums and social media outlets, consumers who say their Old Spice use causes far more skin problems than they reasonably expected.
In a review on Consumer Affairs, one woman says she has to put burn cream on the rash to stop the pain. She says it’s painful to put her arm down, and she can no longer wear shirts with sleeves.
Based on these numerous reports, Colley argues that Procter & Gamble should have acknowledged the problem and addressed it properly. Instead, he says, the company is simply withholding information about deodorant rash so that it can “continue selling the product and reaping windfall profits.”
Colley is seeking at least $25,000 in damages for himself and each other class member who developed a similar skin condition. He projects the total damage award will exceed $5 million.
In addition to the alleged pain and injury, he claims, users of these products are also economically harmed by not receiving the product they thought they were buying.
Second Old Spice Lawsuit Begins in California
Not long after Colley’s claim got underway, a California man filed his own Old Spice class action lawsuit. In this case, plaintiff Gregory Johnson is raising claims under several California laws like the Unfair Competition Law and the Consumer Legal Remedies Act.
Johnson faults Procter & Gamble for failing to address the reports of deodorant rash properly, either with a product recall or an investigation into what’s causing these skin reactions. He says the company has failed in its duty to warn consumers about the risk of rash associated with these products.
Procter & Gamble insists their deodorant is safe to use. A spokesperson says that a small number of users may develop irritation due to what he calls alcohol sensitivity.
There are over a dozen different specific kinds of Old Spice deodorant that have already been implicated in the Old Spice lawsuit, but the products at issue aren’t limited to that list. Any Old Spice deodorant could be the subject of a legal claim.
Attorneys are now interested in talking to persons who developed a rash, chemical burn, or similar condition after using Old Spice deodorant. Such persons may be eligible to join the Old Spice lawsuit with a legal claim of their own.
Obtaining the help of a personal injury lawyer may help you obtain money damages for the pain and suffering caused by injuries from Old Spice deodorant products.
The Old Spice Deodorant Rash Class Action Lawsuits are Gregory Johnson V. Procter & Gamble, Case No. 3:16-cv-02302 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and Colley. v. Procter & Gamble Co., Case No. 2:16-cv-00225-MHW-KAJ, in the U.S. District Court of Southern Ohio.
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1,347 thoughts onHow to Join Old Spice Lawsuit
How do I file for this lawsuit? I used old spice and within just 5 minutes I noticed a bad burning sensation, for the last 5 days I’ve been in extreme pain, with blisters that break open and cracking user my arms, I’m miserable, it sucks Lifting up my arms putting them down ,I work a physical job and every time I sweat it makes the irritation worse and I can’t wear deodorant now because of the pain .Now I can be easily prone on getting an infection cause of my sweat . How do I file for this lawsuit ?I’ve been taking pictures for proof .
I also would like to know, I put old spice on and after just 10 minutes I started feeling a burning sensation, it’s gotten worse over the last 3 days , I now have very painful blisters that keep ripping open and cause all moment with my left arm to be very painful, I’m am miserable I would love to know how to start this lawsuit, for all the constant pain and suffering I have to put up with
Thank goodness I came across this information. My husband has been suffering from a rash unset his arms for the past two weeks and after some research we just realized it was the new “swagger” deodorant I bought him. His started right after he started using it. So glad we finally know what the problem is and he can stop using the new deodorant!
I used Old Spice Deodorant and got a terrible rash with blisters. I was traveling to my niece’s wedding and could not even wear the suit I had packed. My underarm is still raw days later. This totally ruined the vacation and wedding for my family.
I have picture evidence of the chemical burn old spice caused on me. I am a woman who uses man deodorant because its stronger and it is literally eating my skin away! This stuff needs to be taken off the shelf!
I was using Old Spice Kraken guard and developed a chemical burn under my left arm. It got infected and I need to know how to join this, these people at Old Spice need to acknowledge what they’ve done to their consumer base.
I want to join the lawsuit cause ive been use old spice when i run out of deodorant and i got puss field blisters they hurt and bleed i want justice
I have had this rash for a week now due to using old spice swagger doderant it’s so bad that my skin is splitting in my arm pit and it’s both arms and very very painful . Experienceing burning and itching and skin on skin contact makes it even worse , and I have used this product for years and this is a terrible experience for me
I have used the same kind swagger
I have developed a rash like area under my armpit. I am interested in the claim as well.
Recently I have developed a rash under both arms and it itches terribly, i have had it for a week and a half now and i just now find out that its my deodorant, and guess what that deodorant is called, Old Spice. So someone tell me how to get this lawsuit started cause I am in 100%.
I just recently switched from axe stick to old spice stick and have started to rash. I also would like to know.